Double standard on Islam perpetuates societal ills

I want to compliment Saritha Prabhu on her excellent and timely column April 28, "Let's not assume or deny Islam's impact." She so aptly expressed what I, and many others, think about Muslims, Islam and the the tragic reality of terrorism.

I agree that the two extremes she drew are present: Islamophobia or that Islam is a peace-loving religion. I certainly am not an Islamophobe but I do, as many have stated, wonder why there isn't a loud outcry from the peace-loving Islamist against the radicalism for which many blame their religion. I cannot imagine members of another religion engaging in terrorist activities without that religion condemning them and ostracizing them for their actions. Seldom do we see outrage from the Islamic community either nationally or internationally.

I also agree with her assessment that "political correctness" is the culprit. Political correctness defies common sense, yet is practiced by so many otherwise intelligent people. How is it possible that anyone would label the Fort Hood massacre as "workplace violence?"

I wish there would be more insightful and thought-provoking articles such as Ms. Prabhu's. Frankly, I think the seriousness of this issue is underplayed by the public in general and the media in particular.

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Double standard on Islam perpetuates societal ills

I want to compliment Saritha Prabhu on her excellent and timely column April 28, 'Let's not assume or deny Islam's impact.' She so aptly expressed what I, and many others, think about Muslims, Islam